SOUTH BELT MEDICAL CLINIC
NPI 1316154073
Internal Medicine in Houston, TX

Q: What is T. Gopal & Associates, M.D., P.A.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for T. Gopal & Associates, M.D., P.A. is 1316154073. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 16, 2007. The provider is doing business as South Belt Medical Clinic.

Q: What is T. Gopal & Associates, M.D., P.A.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Active since May 16, 2007CLIA 45D0973206 · Waiver

10594 FUQUA ST, HOUSTON, TX 77089(281) 484-3500(281) 484-3517 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 26, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

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About South Belt Medical Clinic NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

SOUTH BELT MEDICAL CLINIC (NPI 1316154073) is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Houston, Texas and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through April 27, 2028 and lists Thandavarajan Gopalakrishnan, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316154073

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Legal Business NameT. GOPAL & ASSOCIATES, M.D., P.A.

Location Address10594 FUQUA STHouston, TX 77089-1402

Mailing Address10594 Fuqua StHouston, TX 77089-1402 · (281) 484-3500 · Fax (281) 484-3517

Phone(281) 484-3500

Fax(281) 484-3517

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialThandavarajan GopalakrishnanOwner · (281) 484-3500

Enumeration DateMay 16, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 26, 2007

✔ NPI 1316154073 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · K5966

Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

10594 FUQUA ST, Houston, TX 77089

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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsSouth Belt Medical Clinic

Other Identifiers 7

Medicare UPINH76010 DR. BANDHAKAVTX

Other00506UTX · Group Mc #t Gopal & Assoc

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified8A1986TX · Dr. S Individual

Medicare UPING37467 DR. GOPAL'STX

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified8A1987TX · Dr. Gopal Individual

OtherI04507TX · Mc Upin Dr. Balasubramani

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified8B8046TX · Dr. B Individual

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include WellPoint.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, revalidation and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

South Belt Medical Clinic is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Revalidation Due Date

Revalidation due by March 31, 2027

Medicare-enrolled providers and suppliers confirm their enrollment information with CMS on a set cycle, every 5 years for most and every 3 years for medical equipment suppliers. CMS sets the due date for each enrollment.

StateEnrollment IDDue date

StateTexasEnrollment IDO20040605000251Non-DME Part B · Clinic/Group PracticeDue dateMarch 31, 2027

Source: CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release.

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to South Belt Medical Clinic, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Subhadra Bandhakavi, M.D.

Internal Medicine

NPI 1356383152

11721 FUQUA ST
Houston, TX 77034

(281) 484-3500

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.3 mi

Thandavarajan Gopalakrishnan, M.D.

Internal Medicine

NPI 1194786137

11721 FUQUA ST
Houston, TX 77034

(281) 484-3500

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.3 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 45D0973206

South Belt Medical Clinic · Houston, TX

Active · expires Apr 27, 2028

CLIA Number45D0973206

Laboratory TypePhysician Office

Certificate Effective DateApril 28, 2026

Certificate Expiration DateApril 27, 2028

Laboratory DirectorThandavarajan Gopalakrishnan

Laboratory Phone(281) 484-3500

Laboratory LocationSouth Belt Medical Clinic11721 Fuqua Street, Houston, TX 77034

CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone

This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is T. Gopal & Associates, M.D., P.A.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for T. Gopal & Associates, M.D., P.A. is 1316154073. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 16, 2007. The provider is doing business as South Belt Medical Clinic.

Where is T. Gopal & Associates, M.D., P.A. located?

T. Gopal & Associates, M.D., P.A. is located at 10594 Fuqua St, Houston, TX 77089. The listed phone number is (281) 484-3500.

What is T. Gopal & Associates, M.D., P.A.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is T. Gopal & Associates, M.D., P.A. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. T. Gopal & Associates, M.D., P.A. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When is T. Gopal & Associates, M.D., P.A.'s Medicare revalidation due?

According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), the Medicare Non-DME Part B enrollment for this organization (Texas, Clinic/Group Practice) is due for revalidation by March 31, 2027. Medicare providers and suppliers revalidate their enrollment every 5 years, and medical equipment suppliers every 3 years. Confirm current requirements with your Medicare Administrative Contractor.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through T. Gopal & Associates, M.D., P.A.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians, all in Internal Medicine, reassign their Medicare billing to T. Gopal & Associates, M.D., P.A.. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. Of these, 2 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does T. Gopal & Associates, M.D., P.A. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 45D0973206) is associated with this NPI, valid through April 27, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does T. Gopal & Associates, M.D., P.A. accept?

Health plans from WellPoint list T. Gopal & Associates, M.D., P.A. as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for T. Gopal & Associates, M.D., P.A. was last updated on July 26, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.